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Post by GoldenDragon on Aug 3, 2014 2:56:10 GMT
I'll watch the video haha. I'm from Texas and can totally relate to that. xD
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Post by ineffableone on Aug 3, 2014 4:53:52 GMT
The closest thing to the Busse Gladius I have seen is Koyote Knives Langseax and they run $275 to $375 instead of the $1K or more for the Busse Gladius, if you can find one even for sale. Couple issue though, it is single bladed, one "edge" is a false edge and Koyote Knives does not make custom orders anymore or even have stock buy now items. You have to be put on a waiting list, saying what you want. When he makes one, he goes down the list offering it to people. So it becomes sort of a who knows when you would actually get one. I actually am planning to get on the wait list for one of his Langseax at some point. If you want more info check them out at koyoteknives.com/knifetypes
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Post by Adventurer'sBlade on Oct 29, 2015 0:34:56 GMT
Just my opinion, but I personally think a "shtf" sword should have more complete hand protection, like a cutlass. If you're getting something custom, consider some cool new combo like a falcata/ginunting/waki/kopis/something blade with a saber guard.
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Post by Cosmoline on Feb 5, 2016 17:53:20 GMT
The "tactical" sword concept is really just a marketing feature. All historical swords were truly tactical. That is, they were designed to be used with a certain set of tactics. So in a sense historical blades are more tactical than tactical blades. It seems to me you're better off learning the tactics for genuine fighting blades than getting a cool-looking sword with no crossguard and no real set of methods for its use.
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Post by Ifrit on Dec 6, 2016 21:23:49 GMT
What about a condor machete? If the wood grips don't seem durable you could always knock them off and use layers of hockey tape and epoxy to make a strong micarta like handle. The blade is already coated in a black baked on finish to help with rust resistance and you could always spray it with clear coat for extra resistance. Plus it wouldn't cost you much at all and the kukri machete is one of the meanest choppers I've ever owned
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Post by howler on Dec 6, 2016 21:29:42 GMT
I know opinions will vary, but I have high opinions about the CS cutlass machete. I had four of them by now and have tested them thoroughly. Modifying this machete by taking off the edge’s shoulders, smoothing the very edge and wrapping the grip with tennis tape makes a world of difference. Very durable, low maintenance, lightweight, quick handling, powerful cutter, good thruster, compact length, a D-guard... and all that at an extremely low price point, well if that’s not tactical. A modern dussack, so to speak, for cutting up stuff without worries. Maybe the best single hand blade for home defense option at that price point on the market.
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Post by howler on Dec 6, 2016 21:46:06 GMT
What about a condor machete? If the wood grips don't seem durable you could always knock them off and use layers of hockey tape and epoxy to make a strong micarta like handle. The blade is already coated in a black baked on finish to help with rust resistance and you could always spray it with clear coat for extra resistance. Plus it wouldn't cost you much at all and the kukri machete is one of the meanest choppers I've ever owned I LOVE Condor machetes/knives, and I own many of them (parang, bushcraft parang, golok, pack golok, Engineer bolo, barong...which is a GREAT fighter...btw, moonstalker, Dadao...a two handed monster). There are so many wonderful designs to choose from at reasonable prices. Most of these are kind of hybrid camp knife/axe/machete that are jack of all trade function (mainly bushcraft, but can clearly serve self defense roles). One handed, that CS Cutlass can be used like an infantry saber and, as such, would SERIOUSLY DESTROY YOU if you went up against it with a kukri knife, as it is twice the blade length, has a guard, is better balanced, and can be employed with proper sword fighting drills. If you can, purchase a CS Cutlass (under $30...EVERYONE should have one), and once it is in your mitts you will understand and chuckle to yourself. At the CS Cutlass price point, it is the ONLY game in town.
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Post by Ifrit on Dec 7, 2016 1:09:22 GMT
What about a condor machete? If the wood grips don't seem durable you could always knock them off and use layers of hockey tape and epoxy to make a strong micarta like handle. The blade is already coated in a black baked on finish to help with rust resistance and you could always spray it with clear coat for extra resistance. Plus it wouldn't cost you much at all and the kukri machete is one of the meanest choppers I've ever owned I LOVE Condor machetes/knives, and I own many of them (parang, bushcraft parang, golok, pack golok, Engineer bolo, barong...which is a GREAT fighter...btw, moonstalker, Dadao...a two handed monster). There are so many wonderful designs to choose from at reasonable prices. Most of these are kind of hybrid camp knife/axe/machete that are jack of all trade function (mainly bushcraft, but can clearly serve self defense roles). One handed, that CS Cutlass can be used like an infantry saber and, as such, would SERIOUSLY DESTROY YOU if you went up against it with a kukri knife, as it is twice the blade length, has a guard, is better balanced, and can be employed with proper sword fighting drills. If you can, purchase a CS Cutlass (under $30...EVERYONE should have one), and once it is in your mitts you will understand and chuckle to yourself. At the CS Cutlass price point, it is the ONLY game in town. I disagree but to each is their own
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Post by stormmaster on Dec 7, 2016 2:15:43 GMT
i like american kami's riot lance, their axes and alot of their other swords like the s6 gladius but their stuff is so darn expensive i dont think i will ever be able to justify purchasing one of them, especially since im not really into the whole tacticool modern jazz www.americankami.com/sword.html
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Post by howler on Dec 7, 2016 3:09:05 GMT
I LOVE Condor machetes/knives, and I own many of them (parang, bushcraft parang, golok, pack golok, Engineer bolo, barong...which is a GREAT fighter...btw, moonstalker, Dadao...a two handed monster). There are so many wonderful designs to choose from at reasonable prices. Most of these are kind of hybrid camp knife/axe/machete that are jack of all trade function (mainly bushcraft, but can clearly serve self defense roles). One handed, that CS Cutlass can be used like an infantry saber and, as such, would SERIOUSLY DESTROY YOU if you went up against it with a kukri knife, as it is twice the blade length, has a guard, is better balanced, and can be employed with proper sword fighting drills. If you can, purchase a CS Cutlass (under $30...EVERYONE should have one), and once it is in your mitts you will understand and chuckle to yourself. At the CS Cutlass price point, it is the ONLY game in town. I disagree but to each is their own I should specify (as I don't think your disagreeing with liking Condor stuff). I'm talking about bringing a knife to a sword fight, which is what the kukri (assuming your talking about the Condor HD) and Cutlass are, respectively. Not talking about your (or any ones) particular individual abilities. Lets say this fundamental difference in performance potential would put someone (anyone) with a knife with 10" blade at a SERIOUS DISSADVANTAGE (fixed it) vs. a two foot long bladed sword with a guard. Now, you can't disagree with that.
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Post by L Driggers (fallen) on Dec 9, 2016 22:19:26 GMT
Just wait until our japanses style tactical short sword is finished here soon.
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Post by stormmaster on Dec 9, 2016 22:32:56 GMT
Just wait until our japanses style tactical short sword is finished here soon. will it be like a ninjato? straight sword? that would be pretty awesome
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Post by L Driggers (fallen) on Dec 10, 2016 8:22:37 GMT
No that is too simple it has a nice curve all the way from the grip to the point.
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Post by Scott on Dec 10, 2016 10:30:03 GMT
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Dec 10, 2016 10:50:15 GMT
No, the blade is not black!
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Post by pellius on Dec 10, 2016 15:21:18 GMT
Looking forward to seeing fallen's JSTSS!
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Post by howler on Dec 10, 2016 19:28:23 GMT
No, the blade is not black! Yes, black blade...AND zombie green handles with biohazard markings.
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Post by howler on Dec 11, 2016 6:44:07 GMT
A properly modified CS cutlass machete makes for a serious weapon. It cuts almost as well as a HT norman sword and stabs as well (if not better) than my (reprofiled) RK 9 arming sword. It also can be handled very swiftly, as this gent's cutting may hint at... It is oddly similar in certain dimensions (though still a machete) to the US naval cutlass. One can do FAR worse for home defense than one of these.
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Post by Derzis on Dec 11, 2016 21:31:36 GMT
Just wait until our japanses style tactical short sword is finished here soon. Looking forward to see it.
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